Ares Capital Stock Forecast, Price & News

Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares Capital a buy right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ares Capital in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Ares Capital stock.
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How has Ares Capital's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Ares Capital's stock was trading at $15.90 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, ARCC shares have increased by 27.9% and is now trading at $20.33.
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Are investors shorting Ares Capital?

Ares Capital saw a increase in short interest in October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 6,900,000 shares, an increase of 25.5% from the October 14th total of 5,500,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,920,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.6 days.
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When is Ares Capital's next earnings date?

Ares Capital is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 9th 2022.
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How were Ares Capital's earnings last quarter?

Ares Capital Co. (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October, 25th. The investment management company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.02. The investment management company earned $442 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $431.01 million. Ares Capital had a net margin of 90.29% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.96%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.39 earnings per share.
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How often does Ares Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ares Capital?

Ares Capital declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 26th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share on Thursday, December 30th. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 14th.
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Is Ares Capital a good dividend stock?

Ares Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.05%. ARCC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Ares Capital does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Ares Capital is 45.81%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, Ares Capital will have a dividend payout ratio of 88.65% in the coming year. This indicates that Ares Capital may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for ARCC?

8 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Ares Capital's shares. Their forecasts range from $17.00 to $23.00. On average, they anticipate Ares Capital's stock price to reach $21.09 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Ares Capital's key executives?

Ares Capital's management team includes the following people:

• Michael J. Arougheti, Co-Chairman & Executive Vice President
• Kipp deVeer, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Mitch Goldstein, Co-President
• Michael Lewis Smith, Co-President
• Penni Roll, Chief Financial Officer

Who are some of Ares Capital's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Ares Capital include BlackRock (BLK), Bank of New York Mellon (BK), T. Rowe Price Group (TROW), State Street (STT), Ameriprise Financial (AMP), Northern Trust (NTRS), Franklin Resources (BEN), Invesco (IVZ), SEI Investments (SEIC), Affiliated Managers Group (AMG), Cohen & Steers (CNS), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) and Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Ares Capital own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ares Capital investors own include AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), AGNC Investment (AGNC), New Residential Investment (NRZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Main Street Capital (MAIN) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is Ares Capital's stock symbol?

Ares Capital trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ARCC."

Who are Ares Capital's major shareholders?

Ares Capital's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp (1.23%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (1.20%), Van ECK Associates Corp (0.94%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.96%), CCLA Investment Management Ltd (0.73%) and UBS Group AG (0.46%). Company insiders that own Ares Capital stock include Joshua M Bloomstein, Michael J Arougheti, Michael K Parks, Michael Lewis Smith, Penelope F Roll, R Kipp Deveer, Robert L Rosen and Steven B Mckeever.
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Which major investors are selling Ares Capital stock?

ARCC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Delphi Financial Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc., Baillie Gifford & Co., New South Capital Management Inc., Edgemoor Investment Advisors Inc., UBS Group AG, and LGT Capital Partners LTD..
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Which major investors are buying Ares Capital stock?

ARCC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FIL Ltd, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Millennium Management LLC, Van ECK Associates Corp, Hilton Capital Management LLC, LSV Asset Management, Clearstead Advisors LLC, and DigitalBridge Group Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Ares Capital stock in the last two years include Joshua M Bloomstein, Michael J Arougheti, Michael K Parks, Michael Lewis Smith, Penelope F Roll, R Kipp Deveer, Robert L Rosen, and Steven B Mckeever.
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How do I buy shares of Ares Capital?

Shares of ARCC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Ares Capital's stock price today?

One share of ARCC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.33.

How much money does Ares Capital make?

Ares Capital has a market capitalization of $9.37 billion and generates $1.51 billion in revenue each year. The investment management company earns $484 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.58 on an earnings per share basis.

When was Ares Capital founded?

Ares Capital was founded in 2004.

What is Ares Capital's official website?

The official website for Ares Capital is www.arescapitalcorp.com.

Where are Ares Capital's headquarters?

Ares Capital is headquartered at 245 PARK AVENUE 44TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10167.

How can I contact Ares Capital?

Ares Capital's mailing address is 245 PARK AVENUE 44TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10167. The investment management company can be reached via phone at (212) 750-7300, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 212-750-1777.